Systems Administrator

HD Fowler Company • Bellevue, WA

13d • $43 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

HD Fowler Company is seeking a full-time Systems Administrator at its Corporate Headquarters in Bellevue, Washington. This is a local-candidates-only, in-office role with no remote or hybrid options. The Systems Administrator administers, maintains, and optimizes the server, cloud, user and access control, backup and disaster recovery, and endpoint management systems that underpin business services, while providing troubleshooting and support. The role helps ensure high availability, performance, and security.

The position works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Compensation is $43.27–$50.48 per hour, depending on experience. HD Fowler is a family-owned distributor of water and wastewater solutions with more than 27 branches in six states and over 100 years in business. The company describes its workplace as diverse and inclusive and is an equal opportunity employer. Job offers are contingent on drug-screening results.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of systems administration experience.
• Strong experience with Windows Server, Active Directory/Entra ID, and/or Linux administration.
• Familiarity with virtualization and at least one major cloud platform.
• Experience with backup, restore, and disaster recovery software.
• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.
• Problem-solving aptitude, time management, and clear communication with end users.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft, AWS, or Linux certifications.
• Experience with modern endpoint management and conditional access.
• Administrative automation skills, such as PowerShell or equivalent.
• CompTIA Server+ certification.
• CompTIA Network+ certification.
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect certification.
• Mimecast certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage Windows and/or Linux servers, virtualization, and cloud infrastructure, including Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Ignite, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Administer identity and access management systems, including Active Directory and Entra.
• Support deployment, patching, backup, and recovery of systems supporting business applications.
• Monitor system health, performance, and capacity, and automate routine administrative tasks where possible.
• Manage email systems using Exchange, Office 365, and Mimecast.
• Implement security hardening and compliance configurations for servers, cloud resources, and endpoints.
• Collaborate with network, cybersecurity, and hardware teams on infrastructure reliability and protection.
• Administer the Freshdesk ticketing system.
• Configure and manage handheld MDM using Remo Cloud.
• Manage vendors, including hardware providers, internet providers, and support providers.
• Maintain documentation of systems architecture, procedures, and configurations.

Benefits

• Eight paid holidays.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Flexible spending programs for health and dependent care.
• Company-paid premiums for $100,000 group life and AD&D insurance.
• Paid time off accrual starting at 120 hours per year, plus 10 hours at 90 days.
• Discretionary bonuses and retirement profit sharing.
• Traditional 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with up to 5% company match.
• Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level